Charmera as Charm + Camera? Instead of a blog-blog, I wanted to do something that used to bring me joy in the past – taking pictures in the moment with a point-and-shoot camera. Growing up the late 80’s as a child and a teen in the 90’s, I had experience with film photography in the […]
Retro Photography with the Kodak Charmera & Retro Film with Camp Snap’s CS-8 Read More »
I remembered the old days when we would spend the whole day at a theme park on our own. We were about 10 or 11 and the parents would just be in one area near the front while went off to ride everything we could. Food. Sometimes we would just pack our snacks and lunches
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Happy twenty-twenty-six and good bye to the toils of twenty-twenty-five. When the new year rolls around, you don’t have to make a new year resolution but renew your effort to improve yourself (that should already be in place). This marks the fourth year as a father and it’s quite a learning experience. I mean, I
Well, the news broke a while ago that Taylor Swift was using a Camp Snap CS-8 camcorder (https://www.tomsguide.com/cameras-photography/taylor-swift-was-spotted-using-this-retro-video-camera-ive-tested-it-and-heres-why-you-should-get-one-too) and I guess this may be why I was approached more at Knott’s and asked of its existence. I still think my upgrades are vital to making it through the day (see the main post for links
Extended CS-8 Video Shoot and Filter Test Read More »
Sometimes life doesn’t have neat themes. This post is about early November shots that I’ve randomly taken just because. Why even have a reason? Just enjoy the moment, capture a snap, and get back into being present. Those are long grapes in the picture above and they were super sweet.
I was out and about with family in San Marino, so, I thought, why not snap some photos when I see a quiet street, flowers, cafe, and anything else that San Marino had to offer down one of it’s main thoroughfare. We also stopped by lunch and celebrated a birthday at Mari Vees. Creative coffee
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Snow fall (not really in CA, unless you’re in the mountains, or have a snow machine), sweaters and hoodies, and long PJ pants are the hallmark of winter time again. I think after daylight savings is when it’s really winter here. When the days are less hot and the evenings are much cooler. Fog and
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The malls are dying but not all of them. Here are my take on mall foods which are different than faire foods and food truck foods, but similar with their line chef and quick creations. I guess what I’m trying to say is that mall foods are unique enough to be captured and separated. You
It’s just one of those weekend filled with chores, family, food, and holiday things like a giant skeleton inflatable. A perfect time to capture the Kodak moment and take those Charmera photos on the fly. I’ve even had a chance to stop by for a little retail therapy with the family. I needed to back
Another Halloween Post 2025 Read More »
No commentary first run at a park between 6 pm and 7 pm for normal light and low light.
CS-8 First Run and Testing Filters Read More »
I’m actually a sucker for good roadhouse breakfast and lunch. I think it’s because I used to travel a lot with my parents when I was younger and going back to one always made me feel like they’re still with me. It’s like a tradition being carried on and a way to remember them.
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